1984 BMW M6 vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 223 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 571 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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 M6 (334 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | M6 | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 935 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2190 mm |
