2009 BMW 125 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 52 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 314 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 125 | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |
