2009 Audi R8 vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 51 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 645 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.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Audi | Riley |
| Model | R8 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2190 mm |
