1958 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 32 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Riley One-Point-Five is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Riley One-Point-Five | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Riley | Alfa Romeo |
Model | One-Point-Five | 164 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2670 mm |