1963 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 49 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1175 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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country 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 | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Riley | Chrysler |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 76 L |
