1963 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1995 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 32 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Passat (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 275 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 1963 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 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 1995 Volkswagen Passat (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 1995 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Riley | Volkswagen |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Passat |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
