2002 BMW 332 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1957 Riley 2.6. 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 332 | 2.6 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |