1996 Honda Civic vs. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 30 kg more than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 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 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic, 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, 1996 Honda Civic (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | Civic | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2190 mm |
