2003 BMW 530 vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1960 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, 2003 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 1960 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 530 | 4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |