1996 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 37 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 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
| Model | 155 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 935 kg |
