1982 BMW 328 vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 571 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 328 | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 328 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1982 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 112 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 935 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2190 mm |