2000 BMW 323 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2000 BMW 323 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 323 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1959 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, 2000 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 323 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 323 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| 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 | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
