1973 Morgan 4 vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1973 Morgan 4 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 275 kg more than 1973 Morgan 4.
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, 1973 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Morgan 4 | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Morgan | Riley |
| Model | 4 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |
