1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 30 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Laurel | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Nissan | Riley |
Model | Laurel | 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |