1970 Riley 4 vs. 2008 BMW 545
To start off, 2008 BMW 545 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 545 weights approximately 557 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Riley 4 | 2008 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Riley | BMW |
| Model | 4 | 545 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
