1987 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 525 kg more than 1962 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, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan 300 ZX | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | 300 ZX | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 234 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 | 1460 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2190 mm |
