1975 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Riley 4 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 320 | 4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |