1981 Renault Rodeo vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1981 Renault Rodeo is newer by 16 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, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Renault Rodeo. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault Rodeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 215 kg more than 1981 Renault Rodeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Renault Rodeo, 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault Rodeo. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Renault Rodeo | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Renault | Riley |
Model | Rodeo | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 25 L |