1965 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2009 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 44 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 900 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 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 | 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Riley | Aston Martin |
| Model | One-Point-Five | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 78 L |
