1987 BMW 750 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 768 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4-68 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4-68 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 750 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 750 | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |