2000 Honda Civic vs. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 225 kg more than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1964 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | Civic | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 25 L |
