2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1949 Riley RM A
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 54 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 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 605 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. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1949 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1949 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 1949 Riley RM A | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 612 | RM A |
Year Released | 2003 | 1949 |
Engine Size | 5746 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |