1972 Honda 1300 vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1972 Honda 1300 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley 1.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Honda 1300 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 40 kg more than 1972 Honda 1300.
Because 1957 Riley 1.5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Riley 1.5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Riley 1.5 (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 1.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda 1300 | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | 1300 | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1489 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 31 L |