1951 BMW 340 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1965 Riley 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 BMW 340 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1965 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 BMW 340 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 340 | 4 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |