2001 BMW 318 vs. 1960 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1960 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, 2001 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1960 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 318 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |