1970 Riley 4 vs. 2005 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Nissan Silvia is newer by 35 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 92 kg more than 1970 Riley 4.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Riley 4 | 2005 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Riley | Nissan |
Model | 4 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |