2009 BMW 120 vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1961 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1961 Riley 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 120 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
