1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 (447 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm). This means 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Marcos | Riley |
Model | Le Mans 500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 115 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |