1951 MG YB vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 MG YB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 MG YB 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 17 more horse power than 1951 MG YB. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1951 MG YB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 MG YB weights approximately 125 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 MG YB. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 MG YB.
Compare all specifications:
1951 MG YB | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | MG | Riley |
Model | YB | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1250 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |