2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit 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 3,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 445 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.
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, 2004 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotus Esprit | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Lotus | Riley |
Model | Esprit | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 112 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 25 L |