1995 BMW CLS vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5.
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 CLS (260 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | CLS | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 112 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |