1983 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1983 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Ritmo (81 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 15 kg more than 1983 Fiat Ritmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Ritmo | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | Ritmo | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |
