1978 Peugeot 504 vs. 1951 Riley RM A
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 is newer by 27 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 95 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Peugeot 504 | 1951 Riley RM A | |
Make | Peugeot | Riley |
Model | 504 | RM A |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |