1990 BMW 316 vs. 1971 Riley 4

To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.

Compare all specifications:

1990 BMW 316 1971 Riley 4
Make BMW Riley
Model 316 4
Year Released 1990 1971
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
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2500 RPM
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 1148 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L


 

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