1971 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 6 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 3,250 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 470 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, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Plymouth Barracuda | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Plymouth | Riley |
Model | Barracuda | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3250 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |