1959 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2010 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2010 Dodge Caliber is newer by 51 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 399 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, 2010 Dodge Caliber, 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, 2010 Dodge Caliber (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Caliber 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 | 2010 Dodge Caliber | |
Make | Riley | Dodge |
Model | One-Point-Five | Caliber |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1534 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2634 mm |