1959 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Celica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Celica weights approximately 35 kg more than 1959 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, 1974 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley One-Point-Five | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | One-Point-Five | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2430 mm |