2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,620 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1965 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 1400 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | 1400 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
