1999 Audi R8R vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 41 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 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R 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 933 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
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, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Audi | Riley |
| Model | R8R | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1530 mm |
