1965 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Prius (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 749 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, 2009 Toyota Prius, 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Prius |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |
