1963 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2002 Honda Z
To start off, 2002 Honda Z is newer by 39 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Z weights approximately 25 kg more than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
Because 2002 Honda Z 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, 2002 Honda Z 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, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | 2002 Honda Z | |
| Make | Riley | Honda |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Z |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 35 L |
