1976 Nissan Cedric vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cedric is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 216 kg more than 1961 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan Cedric | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Nissan | Riley |
Model | Cedric | 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |