2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1959 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | Pathfinder | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
