1959 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1984 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1984 Subaru Rex is newer by 25 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 377 kg more than 1984 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Subaru Rex, 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, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | 1984 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Riley | Subaru |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Rex |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2260 mm |
