1989 BMW 316 vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1989 BMW 316 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 316 (100 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1989 BMW 316.
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, 1989 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 316 | 1964 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 316 | 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 141 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |