1970 Riley 4 vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 is newer by 42 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 128 weights approximately 437 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, 2012 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Riley 4 | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Riley | BMW |
| Model | 4 | 128 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
