1949 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1949 Riley RM A
To start off, both 1949 Jaguar Mark IV and 1949 Riley RM A were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 110 kg more than 1949 Riley RM A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | 1949 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Jaguar | Riley |
| Model | Mark IV | RM A |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 1776 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2870 mm |
