1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1951 Riley RM A
To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Riley RM A would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 648 kg more than 1951 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. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1951 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1951 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar MK 10 | 1951 Riley RM A | |
Make | Jaguar | Riley |
Model | MK 10 | RM A |
Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |