1994 BMW 518 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 37 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1994 BMW 518.
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, 1957 Riley 2.6 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 518 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 518 | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |