1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 554 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
| Model | 1750 | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |
