2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Land Rover | Riley |
Model | Defender | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |