1953 Morris Six vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1957 Riley 1.5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Six weights approximately 285 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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, 1953 Morris Six (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morris Six | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | Morris | Riley |
Model | Six | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 31 L |