2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP) has 250 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1968 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 1968 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | Titan | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 45 L |
