1955 Fiat 1200 vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 10 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), 1965 Riley One-Point-Five 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 | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 1200 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1189 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2190 mm |