1995 Lamborghini P140 vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini P140 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 3,960 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini P140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (372 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini P140 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 354 kg more than 1995 Lamborghini P140.
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 Lamborghini P140 (390 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lamborghini P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lamborghini P140 | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Riley |
| Model | P140 | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
