1987 Buick Regal vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 641 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley 1.5 has manual transmission. 1957 Riley 1.5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | Buick | Riley |
| Model | Regal | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 31 L |
