1961 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 1298 kg more than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Riley | Volkswagen |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2881 mm |
