1960 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2011 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2011 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 51 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda CX-7 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 651 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, 2011 Mazda CX-7, 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 Mazda CX-7 (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda CX-7 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 | 2011 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Riley | Mazda |
| Model | One-Point-Five | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 62 L |
