2000 Pontiac Piranha vs. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Piranha is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Piranha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Piranha weights approximately 605 kg more than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 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 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha, 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, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (203 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Piranha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Piranha | 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Pontiac | Riley |
| Model | Piranha | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
