2005 BMW 740 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 803 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4-68 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4-68 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 BMW 740 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 740 | 4-68 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |