2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 46 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 726 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Express | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2890 mm |
