1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1960 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 145 kg more than 1960 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, 1999 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 1960 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Dodge | Riley |
| Model | Dakota | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2190 mm |
