1989 BMW 750 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1957 Riley 2.6. 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley 2.6 has manual transmission. 1957 Riley 2.6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 750 | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 150 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 | 1800 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 54 L |