1971 Buick GS vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1971 Buick GS is newer by 12 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS 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 8 kg more than 1971 Buick GS.
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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick GS | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
Make | Buick | Riley |
Model | GS | Two Point Six |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |