1971 Jensen SP vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1971 Jensen SP is newer by 8 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 848 kg more than 1963 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, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Jensen SP | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Jensen | Riley |
Model | SP | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 557 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 25 L |