1958 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1967 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1967 Vauxhall Viva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Vauxhall Viva (69 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Vauxhall Viva should accelerate faster than 1958 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:
| 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | 1967 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Riley | Vauxhall |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Viva |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1159 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2440 mm |
