1979 Renault 18 vs. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1979 Renault 18 is newer by 15 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 18 (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 18 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Renault 18, 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, 1964 Riley One-Point-Five (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Renault 18 | 1964 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Renault | Riley |
| Model | 18 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 25 L |
