1959 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2009 Opel Agila
To start off, 2009 Opel Agila is newer by 50 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 3 more horse power than 2009 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Agila weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
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, 2009 Opel Agila, 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley One-Point-Five | 2009 Opel Agila | |
Make | Riley | Opel |
Model | One-Point-Five | Agila |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2370 mm |