1971 Abarth 124 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1971 Abarth 124 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Abarth 124 (126 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Abarth 124 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1971 Abarth 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Riley 2.6 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 124. (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 124 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Abarth | Riley |
| Model | 124 | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1640 kg |
