1989 Renault 4 vs. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1989 Renault 4 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 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 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 4, 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, 1961 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Renault 4 | 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Renault | Riley |
| Model | 4 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
