1985 Fiat Regata vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1985 Fiat Regata is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Regata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Regata. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Fiat Regata weights approximately 95 kg more than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
Because 1959 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 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Regata, 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, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Regata. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Regata | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | Regata | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2190 mm |
