2007 BMW 116 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1970 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, 2007 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 116 | 4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |