2008 BMW 130 vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (268 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 130 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1960 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, 2008 BMW 130 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 130 | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 130 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
