1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 235 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1964 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
| Model | Scarabeo | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 25 L |
