1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 359 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alpine A 110 | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Alpine | Riley |
| Model | A 110 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
