1959 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 52 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 878 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, 2011 Buick Lucerne, 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, 2011 Buick Lucerne (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne 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 | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Riley | Buick |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2936 mm |
