1988 Honda Legend vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 220 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 1959 Riley Two Point Six is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Riley Two Point Six. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | Legend | Two Point Six |
Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |