1996 BMW 520 vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1958 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, 1996 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 520 | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 520 | 4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 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 | 1496 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 |