1952 BMW 501 vs. 1956 Riley RM A
To start off, 1956 Riley RM A is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1956 Riley RM A.
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:
1952 BMW 501 | 1956 Riley RM A | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 501 | RM A |
Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |