1968 Opel GT vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1968 Opel GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. 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, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel GT | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Opel | Riley |
Model | GT | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 25 L |