1973 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1973 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 16 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 3,689 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1973 Plymouth Valiant | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Plymouth | Riley |
Model | Valiant | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3689 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |