1995 BMW 528 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1959 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 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 528 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 528 | 4 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |