1955 Nissan Sports vs. 1958 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1958 Riley Two Point Six is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley Two Point Six (96 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley Two Point Six should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 890 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Nissan Sports | 1958 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | Sports | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 859 cc | 2639 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2890 mm |
