1981 Audi 80 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1981 Audi 80 is newer by 24 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. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi 80 (136 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1981 Audi 80.
Because 1981 Audi 80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Riley 2.6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Audi 80 will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Riley 2.6 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 80. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 80 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Audi | Riley |
| Model | 80 | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
