2006 Mazda 3 vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2006 Mazda 3 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2006 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 3 (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 3 weights approximately 199 kg more than 1963 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, 2006 Mazda 3 (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 3 | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | 3 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1489 cc |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 25 L |
