1986 BMW 735 vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 50 kg more than 1986 BMW 735.
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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 735 | Two Point Six |
Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |