1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1961 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Abarth 1500 (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Abarth 1500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 65 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500.
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:
| 1952 Abarth 1500 | 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Abarth | Riley |
| Model | 1500 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2190 mm |
