1991 Acura NSX vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1991 Acura NSX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Acura NSX weights approximately 230 kg more than 1960 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, 1991 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura NSX | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Acura | Riley |
| Model | NSX | 4 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
