1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 395 kg more than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | Spider | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 31 L |