1967 Riley 4 vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1967 Riley 4 is newer by 5 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1962 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, 1967 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Riley 4 | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Riley | Riley |
Model | 4 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |