2008 BMW 330 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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 330 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 330 | 2.6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |