1965 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 39 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, 2004 Toyota Yaris (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 25 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.
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, 2004 Toyota Yaris, 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1965 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 60 L |
