1965 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1983 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1983 Holden Commodore is newer by 18 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 1,891 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Commodore weights approximately 225 kg more than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Riley One-Point-Five | 1983 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Riley | Holden |
Model | One-Point-Five | Commodore |
Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1891 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2670 mm |