1968 Riley 4 vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP) has 199 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 860 kg more than 1968 Riley 4. 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Riley 4 | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Riley | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 266 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
