1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 21 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 645 kg more than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Caprice | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1983 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |