1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ weights approximately 445 kg more than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ (244 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | RZ | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 112 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |