1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 24 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 1,566 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1962 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | 75 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1986 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |