1981 BMW 528 vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1966 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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 528 | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 528 | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |