1958 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 55 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1694 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Riley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1987 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1598 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3320 mm |
