2005 Holden UTE vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 2005 Holden UTE is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Holden UTE.
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, 2005 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden UTE | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Holden | Riley |
| Model | UTE | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
