1965 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, both 1965 Plymouth Valiant and 1965 Riley One-Point-Five were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Plymouth Valiant (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1965 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:
| 1965 Plymouth Valiant | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Plymouth | Riley |
| Model | Valiant | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2789 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2190 mm |
