1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1961 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 855 kg more than 1961 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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Jaguar | Riley |
Model | Mark IV | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1946 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2190 mm |