1977 BMW 530 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 530 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1965 Riley 4. 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 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 530 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 530 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
