1958 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 41 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 5 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Toyota MR2 (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR2 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 | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | One-Point-Five | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2440 mm |
