1979 Lada S vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1979 Lada S is newer by 22 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1979 Lada S.
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:
1979 Lada S | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Lada | Riley |
Model | S | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 54 L |