1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 17 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 1961 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | Cherry | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
