2005 BMW 330 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (227 HP) has 160 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 357 kg more than 1965 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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 330 | 4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |