2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 47 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Charade, 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, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daihatsu Charade | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Daihatsu | Riley |
Model | Charade | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 935 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2190 mm |