1980 Renault 14 vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1980 Renault 14 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 14 (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 14 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 45 kg more than 1980 Renault 14.
Because 1965 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 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Renault 14, 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, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 14. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 14.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Renault 14 | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Renault | Riley |
Model | 14 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 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 | 4030 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |