2008 BMW 530 vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1966 Riley 4.
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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 530 | 4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1622 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |