2005 BMW 545 vs. 1960 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1960 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, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 545 | 1960 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 545 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 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 | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |
