1998 BMW 740 vs. 1950 Riley RM A
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Riley RM A would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 733 kg more than 1950 Riley RM A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1950 Riley RM A | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 740 | RM A |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2870 mm |
