1964 Abarth 1300 vs. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, both 1964 Abarth 1300 and 1964 Riley One-Point-Five were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 305 kg more than 1964 Abarth 1300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 1300 | 1964 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Abarth | Riley |
| Model | 1300 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 25 L |
