1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 37 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 338 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro 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 453 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Camaro | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2890 mm |
