1969 Nissan Skyline vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1969 Nissan Skyline is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1969 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan Skyline | 1960 Riley 4 | |
Make | Nissan | Riley |
Model | Skyline | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1483 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |