2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT 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 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 507 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT 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 295 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Porsche | Riley |
| Model | Carrera GT | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2890 mm |
