1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1960 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five.
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, 1971 BMW 2002 (197 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 2002 | 1960 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 2002 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 112 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |