1955 Fiat 1200 vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1957 Riley 1.5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley 1.5 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1955 Fiat 1200 | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 1200 | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1189 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2190 mm |