1956 Moretti 1200 vs. 1960 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1960 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Moretti 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Moretti 1200 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Moretti 1200. (52 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1956 Moretti 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Moretti 1200 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1960 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Moretti 1200 | 1960 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Moretti | Riley |
| Model | 1200 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |
