1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1949 Riley RM A
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Riley RM A weights approximately 245 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1949 Riley RM A | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | Giulia | RM A |
Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |