1983 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1983 BMW 320 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 320 (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1983 BMW 320.
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, 1983 BMW 320 (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 320 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 320 | 4 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |