1960 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 643 kg more than 1960 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Riley One-Point-Five | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Riley | Nissan |
Model | One-Point-Five | 370Z |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 72 L |