1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 36 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 589 kg more than 1961 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Camaro | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1997 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 112 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2190 mm |