1958 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2010 Chevrolet Spark
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 52 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, 2010 Chevrolet Spark (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Spark should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Spark.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Spark, 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, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | 2010 Chevrolet Spark | |
| Make | Riley | Chevrolet |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Spark |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2350 mm |
