1999 BMW 318 vs. 1963 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 318 (192 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 1999 BMW 318 (355 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 318 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 112 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |