1971 BMW 3 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 3 | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |