2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 62 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 175 kg more than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five.
Because 1962 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 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio, 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, 2001 Fiat Palio (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | Palio | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |