1992 BMW 518 vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1992 BMW 518 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 518 (114 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 518 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1963 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, 1992 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 518 | 1963 Riley 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 518 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 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 | 1160 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
