1977 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1977 Fiat X1-9 is newer by 13 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat X1-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat X1-9 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat X1-9 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 17 kg more than 1977 Fiat X1-9.
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, 1977 Fiat X1-9 (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat X1-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat X1-9 | 1964 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | X1-9 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 25 L |
