1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1969 Lotus Europa 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Europa (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 323 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Lotus | Riley |
| Model | Europa | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2190 mm |
