1979 Honda Accord vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 45 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1958 Riley One-Point-Five is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | Accord | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2190 mm |
