2007 BMW 760 vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 2007 BMW 760 is newer by 44 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 760 (439 HP) has 372 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 760 weights approximately 957 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, 2007 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 760 | 1963 Riley 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 760 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
