1986 Fiat Panda vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1986 Fiat Panda is newer by 21 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, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Panda. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 125 kg more than 1986 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Fiat Panda, 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Panda. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Panda | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | Panda | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1302 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 25 L |
