1997 Citroen Saxo vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1997 Citroen Saxo is newer by 38 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Saxo. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 130 kg more than 1997 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Saxo, 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, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Saxo. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Saxo | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | Saxo | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2190 mm |
