1970 Maserati Mexico vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1970 Maserati Mexico is newer by 12 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 545 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
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.
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1970 Maserati Mexico | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Maserati | Riley |
Model | Mexico | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2190 mm |