2009 BMW 130 vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP) has 194 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1968 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 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 130 | 4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |