1978 Pontiac Lemans vs. 1950 Riley RM A
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Lemans is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Riley RM A would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 225 kg more than 1950 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. 1978 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1950 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1950 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Pontiac Lemans | 1950 Riley RM A | |
Make | Pontiac | Riley |
Model | Lemans | RM A |
Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |