1977 Avanti Avanti vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1977 Avanti Avanti is newer by 20 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Avanti Avanti 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 60 kg more than 1977 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1977 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Avanti Avanti | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Avanti | Riley |
| Model | Avanti | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
