2006 BMW 645 vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP) has 261 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 688 kg more than 1963 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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 645 | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 645 | 4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |