1965 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1965 Riley Kestrel
To start off, both 1965 Riley One-Point-Five and 1965 Riley Kestrel were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 50 kg more than 1965 Riley Kestrel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Riley Kestrel, 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, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley Kestrel. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | 1965 Riley Kestrel | |
| Make | Riley | Riley |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Kestrel |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2380 mm |
