2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 49 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 240 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Riley 2.6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Riley |
| Model | Discovery | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 54 L |
