1984 Opel Ascona vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1984 Opel Ascona is newer by 22 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, 1984 Opel Ascona (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 11 kg more than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Ascona | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Opel | Riley |
| Model | Ascona | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
