1981 Honda Civic vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1981 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Civic, 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, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Civic | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | Civic | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1981 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1333 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |