1965 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 47 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (404 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Riley | Porsche |
Model | One-Point-Five | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 404 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 67 L |