1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1951 Riley RM A
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Riley RM A would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 700 kg more than 1951 Riley RM A.
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. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1951 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1951 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1951 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Riley |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | RM A |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2870 mm |
