1977 BMW 728 vs. 1947 Riley RM A
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 301 kg more than 1947 Riley RM A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 728 | 1947 Riley RM A | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 728 | RM A |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1947 |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |
