1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1973 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 265 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Daihatsu Consorte | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Riley |
| Model | Consorte | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
