2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2005 Buick LeSabre is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 683 kg more than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre, 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, 2005 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Buick | Riley |
| Model | LeSabre | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2190 mm |
