1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1950 Riley RM A
To start off, 1952 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Riley RM A would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 60 kg more than 1950 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:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1950 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Jaguar | Riley |
| Model | XK | RM A |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2870 mm |
