2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 48 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1958 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (331 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
| Model | Viano | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2190 mm |
