1975 Porsche 924 vs. 1953 Riley RM A
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley RM A weights approximately 149 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924.
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 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1953 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1953 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Porsche 924 | 1953 Riley RM A | |
Make | Porsche | Riley |
Model | 924 | RM A |
Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |