1963 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2008 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2008 Smart Roadster is newer by 45 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.
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, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Riley One-Point-Five | 2008 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Riley | Smart |
Model | One-Point-Five | Roadster |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 35 L |