1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1968 BMW 2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley 4 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2000 | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 2000 | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |