1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 82 kg more than 1957 Riley 2.6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley 2.6 has manual transmission. 1957 Riley 2.6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Caprice | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
