1957 BMW 600 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1959 Riley 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 600 | 4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2530 mm |