1960 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1975 Simca 1307
To start off, 1975 Simca 1307 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Simca 1307 (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1307 should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1307 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1307, 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, 1960 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1307. (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1307.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Riley One-Point-Five | 1975 Simca 1307 | |
| Make | Riley | Simca |
| Model | One-Point-Five | 1307 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 58 L |
