2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1959 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 Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW Z4 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | Z4 | 4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |