1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
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, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar Type-C | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Riley |
| Model | Type-C | 4 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
