1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 18 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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant 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 105 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | Chrysler | Riley |
Model | Valiant | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2190 mm |