2009 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1958 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (96 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 198 kg more than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | 1958 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | Pathfinder | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
