1974 Holden Monaro vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1974 Holden Monaro is newer by 17 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 2,832 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Monaro weights approximately 405 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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, 1974 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Monaro | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | Holden | Riley |
Model | Monaro | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2832 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |