2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2004 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 43 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 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 885 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 2004 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rendezvous 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, 2004 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Buick | Riley |
| Model | Rendezvous | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 31 L |
