1993 Honda NSX vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 222 kg more than 1970 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda NSX | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | NSX | 4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
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 | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |