2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1949 Riley RM A
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Riley RM A would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1949 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:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1949 Riley RM A | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 550 | RM A |
Year Released | 2000 | 1949 |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |