1995 BMW 330 vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 247 kg more than 1969 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1969 Riley 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 330 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
