2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 49 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 6,208 cc, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (877 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 815 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 943 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
| Model | CLK | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1489 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 877 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2190 mm |
