1970 Riley 4 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 43 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), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 932 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Riley 4 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Riley | BMW |
Model | 4 | 6 series |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
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 | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |