2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,735 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1408 kg more than 1963 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Dodge | Riley |
| Model | Charger | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 25 L |
