2005 BMW 325 vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (238 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 325 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
