1998 Lotus Emme vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Emme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 198 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 257 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus Emme | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Lotus | Riley |
| Model | Emme | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2190 mm |
