2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 45 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 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 612 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5746 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |