1961 Riley 4 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 50 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4. 2011 BMW 530 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. 2011 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Riley 4 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Riley | BMW |
Model | 4 | 530 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |