1964 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2000 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2000 Toyota Soarer is newer by 36 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 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 795 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.
Because 1964 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 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer, 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, 2000 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer 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 | 2000 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2630 mm |
