1974 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1974 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1974 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1974 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Bluebird | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | Bluebird | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
