2008 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 2008 BMW 730 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 730 (228 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 752 kg more than 1969 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 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 730 | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 730 | 4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |