1949 Fiat 500 vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 325 kg more than 1949 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Fiat 500 | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | 500 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 25 L |
