1971 Fiat Dino vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1971 Fiat Dino 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 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat Dino 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 240 kg more than 1971 Fiat Dino.
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 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat Dino | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | Dino | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2890 mm |