1965 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1972 Seat 124
To start off, 1972 Seat 124 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 5 kg more than 1972 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1965 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | 1972 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Riley | Seat |
| Model | One-Point-Five | 124 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2430 mm |
