1999 BMW 845 vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1999 BMW 845 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1958 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 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 845 | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 845 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2190 mm |