1958 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 48 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 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, 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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter 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 | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Riley | Volkswagen |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Transporter |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3010 mm |
