2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 45 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 557 kg more than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Silverado | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2890 mm |
