1965 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2008 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2008 Pagani Zonda is newer by 43 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 485 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 295 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, 2008 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 647 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Pagani Zonda 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 | 2008 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Riley | Pagani |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2730 mm |
