2008 BMW 650 vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 919 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 650 | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |
