1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 34 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 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 122 kg more than 1959 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (1,112 Nm) has 1000 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Dodge Viper | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Dodge | Riley |
Model | Viper | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8001 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 1112 Nm | 112 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 935 kg |