1964 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1964 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1207 kg more than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
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 Cadillac DeVille | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Cadillac | Riley |
Model | DeVille | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1560 mm |