1965 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 46 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 678 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 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Riley | Subaru |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 70 L |
