1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 13 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Leopard | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Nissan | Riley |
Model | Leopard | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |