1992 Opel Frontera vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1992 Opel Frontera is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Frontera (101 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Frontera weights approximately 885 kg more than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Opel Frontera (211 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Opel Frontera | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Opel | Riley |
| Model | Frontera | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |
