1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1949 Riley RM A
To start off, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Riley RM A weights approximately 165 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
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:
1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1949 Riley RM A | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | Mirafiori | RM A |
Year Released | 1978 | 1949 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |