1965 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1989 TVR S2
To start off, 1989 TVR S2 is newer by 24 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 TVR S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR S2 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR S2 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 35 kg more than 1989 TVR S2.
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, 1989 TVR S2 (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 TVR S2 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 | 1989 TVR S2 | |
Make | Riley | TVR |
Model | One-Point-Five | S2 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2290 mm |