1970 Riley 4 vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1983 Nissan Leopard.
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, 1983 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Riley 4 | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Riley | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |
