1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 22 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1965 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
| Model | 75 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 25 L |
