2007 BMW 130 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 48 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68.
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 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 130 | 4-68 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |