1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1952 Riley RM A
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Riley RM A would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1952 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. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1952 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1952 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1952 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
| Model | 500 | RM A |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
