1992 Infiniti J30 vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1992 Infiniti J30 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Infiniti J30 (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1958 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, 1992 Infiniti J30 (261 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1992 Infiniti J30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4. 1992 Infiniti J30 has automatic transmission and 1958 Riley 4 has manual transmission. 1958 Riley 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Infiniti J30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Infiniti J30 | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Infiniti | Riley |
Model | J30 | 4 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |