1963 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 360 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1963 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Volvo 360 (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Riley One-Point-Five | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Riley | Volvo |
Model | One-Point-Five | 360 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 57 L |