1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Horizon 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 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 62 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 65 kg more than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
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 Plymouth Horizon, 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 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Horizon | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Plymouth | Riley |
| Model | Horizon | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2190 mm |
