1961 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1961 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (208 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac DeVille | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Cadillac | Riley |
| Model | DeVille | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2190 mm |
