1998 BMW 328 vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1998 BMW 328 is newer by 40 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 328 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 328 weights approximately 490 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, 1998 BMW 328 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 328 | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 328 | 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |