1959 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, 2007 Volvo S60 is newer by 48 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 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 604 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.
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, 2007 Volvo S60, 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, 2007 Volvo S60 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 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 | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Riley | Volvo |
| Model | One-Point-Five | S60 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2720 mm |
