2007 Honda NSX vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP) has 209 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 297 kg more than 1969 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, 2007 Honda NSX (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda NSX | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | NSX | 4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 299 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |