1988 Maserati 228 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1988 Maserati 228 is newer by 31 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 228 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 375 kg more than 1988 Maserati 228.
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, 1988 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Maserati 228 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Maserati | Riley |
| Model | 228 | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
