1974 BMW Touring vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 1967 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | Touring | 4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |