1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
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, 1948 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1948 GAZ M-20 | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | GAZ | Riley |
Model | M-20 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1948 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |