2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 48 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Z4 weights approximately 170 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4. 2007 BMW Z4 has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Z4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | Z4 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 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 |
