1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1969 Dodge Challenger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 577 kg more than 1958 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, 1969 Dodge Challenger (422 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Challenger | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Dodge | Riley |
Model | Challenger | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |