1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1957 Riley 2.6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK 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 268 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar XK | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Jaguar | Riley |
Model | XK | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |