1949 Austin 16 vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | 16 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2190 mm |