1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1950 Riley RM A
To start off, 1966 Jaguar 420G is newer by 16 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 543 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:
1966 Jaguar 420G | 1950 Riley RM A | |
Make | Jaguar | Riley |
Model | 420G | RM A |
Year Released | 1966 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |