1972 Holden Torana vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1972 Holden Torana is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 1.5 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana.
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, 1972 Holden Torana (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | Holden | Riley |
| Model | Torana | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
