1977 BMW 520 vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 520 | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |