1965 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 17 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, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 240 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 75 L |
