1978 Nissan Sunny vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Sunny | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | Sunny | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2190 mm |
