1957 Riley 1.5 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1375 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.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Riley 1.5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley 1.5 has manual transmission. 1957 Riley 1.5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Riley 1.5 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | 1.5 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 96 L |
