1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | Turbo | 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 121 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |