1965 Nissan President vs. 1965 Riley Kestrel
To start off, both 1965 Nissan President and 1965 Riley Kestrel were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1965 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 720 kg more than 1965 Riley Kestrel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Riley Kestrel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley Kestrel. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan President | 1965 Riley Kestrel | |
Make | Nissan | Riley |
Model | President | Kestrel |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 3988 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2380 mm |