2009 BMW 330 vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five.
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 330 (315 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 330 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1489 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 112 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |