1990 Honda Civic vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 33 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic 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 614 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1957 Riley 2.6 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 1957 Riley 2.6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic, 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, 1957 Riley 2.6 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | Civic | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
