1992 BMW 740 vs. 1947 Riley RM A
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Riley RM A would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1947 Riley RM A.
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. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1947 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1947 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1947 Riley RM A | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 740 | RM A |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1947 |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
