1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1961 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 65 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. 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, 1961 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1100 | 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 1100 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 31 L |