1995 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 30 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 650 kg more than 1965 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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan 300 ZX | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Nissan | Riley |
Model | 300 ZX | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |