1963 DKW F 11 vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1963 DKW F 11 is newer by 5 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1963 DKW F 11. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1963 DKW F 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 205 kg more than 1963 DKW F 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 DKW F 11, 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, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 DKW F 11. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 DKW F 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 DKW F 11 | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | DKW | Riley |
| Model | F 11 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 794 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |
