2006 Fiat Albea vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2006 Fiat Albea is newer by 47 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Albea (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Albea weights approximately 216 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, 2006 Fiat Albea, 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, 2006 Fiat Albea (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Albea | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | Albea | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
