1985 Citroen BX vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1985 Citroen BX 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. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 62 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 45 kg more than 1985 Citroen BX.
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 Citroen BX, 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, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | BX | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 25 L |
