2004 Honda Civic vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 205 kg more than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, 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, 2004 Honda Civic (144 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | Civic | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 112 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 25 L |