2008 BMW 325 vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
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 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 325 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 25 L |