1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1945 Riley RM A
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 35 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 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1945 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1945 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1945 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1945 Riley RM A | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
Model | 380 | RM A |
Year Released | 1980 | 1945 |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2870 mm |