1975 Nissan Silvia vs. 1952 Riley RM A
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 23 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Riley RM A weights approximately 165 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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:
1975 Nissan Silvia | 1952 Riley RM A | |
Make | Nissan | Riley |
Model | Silvia | RM A |
Year Released | 1975 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2870 mm |