2008 Lotus Elise vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lotus Elise weights approximately 15 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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, 2008 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Elise | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | Lotus | Riley |
Model | Elise | 1.5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 31 L |