1991 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 34 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, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda RX-7 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 338 kg more than 1991 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mazda RX-7 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | RX-7 | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
