2007 BMW 530 vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 530 | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |
