1965 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 48 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 5,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (503 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1248 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 718 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Riley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | One-Point-Five | CL |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2183 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1419 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2955 mm |
