2008 BMW 120 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 49 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 243 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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, 2008 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 120 | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
