2001 BMW 745 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 42 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 845 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, 2001 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4. 2001 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 745 | 4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |