1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1954 Riley RM A
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley RM A would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1954 Riley RM A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1954 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | 456 | RM A |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
