1960 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1988 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1988 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 28 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Suzuki Vitara (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 75 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 1988 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Suzuki Vitara (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Riley One-Point-Five | 1988 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Riley | Suzuki |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2210 mm |
