1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1960 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 105 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1960 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Chrysler | Riley |
| Model | Valiant | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2190 mm |
