1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1966 Riley Kestrel
To start off, both 1966 Jaguar 420G and 1966 Riley Kestrel were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 893 kg more than 1966 Riley Kestrel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Jaguar 420G is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Jaguar 420G. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Riley Kestrel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar 420G | 1966 Riley Kestrel | |
Make | Jaguar | Riley |
Model | 420G | Kestrel |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 25 L |