1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1951 Riley RM A
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Riley RM A weights approximately 25 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1951 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1951 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1951 Riley RM A | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | 75 | RM A |
Year Released | 1986 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |