1961 Riley 4 vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1961 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4. 2005 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1961 Riley 4 has manual transmission. 1961 Riley 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Riley 4 | 2005 BMW 316 | |
Make | Riley | BMW |
Model | 4 | 316 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |