2000 Nissan Maxima vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 2000 Nissan Maxima is newer by 40 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 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Maxima (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 275 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.
Because 1960 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Nissan Maxima (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Maxima | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | Maxima | 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
