1999 Citroen C 15 vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1999 Citroen C 15 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 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Because 1958 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 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen C 15, 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, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen C 15 | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | C 15 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2190 mm |
