1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 443 kg more than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
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 Mercedes-Benz 200 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
Model | 200 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 25 L |