1956 BMW 501 vs. 1955 Riley RM A
To start off, 1956 BMW 501 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley RM A would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 169 kg more than 1955 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:
1956 BMW 501 | 1955 Riley RM A | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 501 | RM A |
Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |