2009 BMW 118 vs. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 2009 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1964 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 118 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 25 L |