1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Daihatsu Opti (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Opti should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 145 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Because 1959 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 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Opti, 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, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (107 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Daihatsu Opti | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Daihatsu | Riley |
Model | Opti | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2190 mm |