2003 BMW 645 vs. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2003 BMW 645 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 763 kg more than 1961 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, 2003 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 645 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |