1963 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1994 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1994 Subaru Impreza is newer by 31 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 211 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.
Because 1994 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Impreza 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, 1994 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Impreza 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 | 1994 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Riley | Subaru |
Model | One-Point-Five | Impreza |
Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |