1971 Nissan President vs. 1952 Riley RM A
To start off, 1971 Nissan President is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 370 kg more than 1952 Riley RM A.
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:
| 1971 Nissan President | 1952 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | President | RM A |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
