2006 Nissan 350Z vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 595 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan 350Z | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | 350Z | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 31 L |
