1958 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1994 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Toyota Celica is newer by 36 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Celica (169 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Celica weights approximately 362 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, 1994 Toyota Celica, 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, 1994 Toyota Celica (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Celica 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 | 1994 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Celica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2470 mm |
