1982 Mazda 929 vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1982 Mazda 929 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mazda 929 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mazda 929 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mazda 929 | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | 929 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2190 mm |
