1960 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 328 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Riley One-Point-Five | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Riley | BMW |
| Model | One-Point-Five | 328 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 61 L |
