1988 BMW 530 vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 453 kg more than 1961 Riley 4. 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, 1988 BMW 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 530 | 4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |