1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 20 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. Both 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1965 Riley One-Point-Five are equipped with a 1,489 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | 33 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2190 mm |