1984 BMW 628 vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five

To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.

Compare all specifications:

1984 BMW 628 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
Make BMW Riley
Model 628 One-Point-Five
Year Released 1984 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2788 cc 1489 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 181 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 8.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 935 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 25 L


 

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