1999 BMW 750 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1999 BMW 750 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 5,370 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 750 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 750 weights approximately 966 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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 750 (490 Nm) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 750 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 750 | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5370 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2530 mm |
