1964 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 740 kg more than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Riley One-Point-Five | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Riley | Vauxhall |
Model | One-Point-Five | Omega |
Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2740 mm |