1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 653 kg more than 1964 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 1026 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (113 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Corvette | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1991 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 1139 Nm | 113 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 935 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |