1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1969 Dodge Challenger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (317 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 665 kg more than 1965 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 (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 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 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Dodge | Riley |
| Model | Challenger | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 25 L |
