1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 685 kg more than 1963 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, 1985 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Avanti Avanti | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Avanti | Riley |
| Model | Avanti | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 25 L |
