1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (118 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
| Model | 190 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 25 L |
