2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 52 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise 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 758 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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, 1957 Riley 2.6 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Lotus | Riley |
Model | Elise | 2.6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 54 L |