1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1960 Riley One-Point-Five

To start off, 1976 Holden Statesman 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 600 kg more than 1960 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Holden Statesman 1960 Riley One-Point-Five
Make Holden Riley
Model Statesman One-Point-Five
Year Released 1976 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5040 cc 1488 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 935 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2190 mm


 

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