1979 Opel Kadett vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 115 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. 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, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Opel Kadett | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Opel | Riley |
Model | Kadett | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 25 L |