2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1958 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (96 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley Two Point Six.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1958 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Silverado | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
