2006 Opel Corsa vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Corsa weights approximately 45 kg more than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa, 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, both vehicles can yield 112 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Corsa | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Opel | Riley |
Model | Corsa | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 25 L |