1963 Riley 4 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (143 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1963 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, 2010 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Riley 4 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Riley | BMW |
Model | 4 | 118 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |