2001 BMW 745 vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 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) has 258 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 833 kg more than 1964 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 1964 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 745 | 4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4540 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 |