1980 Dodge Omni vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1980 Dodge Omni is newer by 17 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 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Omni (65 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Omni weights approximately 65 kg more than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Omni, 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, 1980 Dodge Omni (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Omni | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Dodge | Riley |
Model | Omni | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 25 L |