1959 BMW 507 vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1969 Riley 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1969 Riley 4. 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 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 507 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |