2008 BMW 740 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 2008 BMW 740 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 740 (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 740 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1957 Riley 2.6. 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 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6. 2008 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley 2.6 has manual transmission. 1957 Riley 2.6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 740 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 740 | 2.6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 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 | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 54 L |