2001 Acura NSX vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 31 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4.
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, 2001 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Acura | Riley |
| Model | NSX | 4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
