1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1945 Riley RM A
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Lotus Esprit | 1945 Riley RM A | |
Make | Lotus | Riley |
Model | Esprit | RM A |
Year Released | 1979 | 1945 |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |