1998 BMW 323 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1970 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, 1998 BMW 323 (246 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 323 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
