1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 120 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Corvette | Two Point Six |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 183 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2890 mm |