2006 Mazda B3000 vs. 1960 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2006 Mazda B3000 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,966 cc, 2006 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B3000, 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 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda B3000 | 1960 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | B3000 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1488 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 31 L |
