1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 (63 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1964 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
Model | 240 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 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 |