1967 Jaguar Type S vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1968 Riley 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar Type S (208 HP) has 141 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 472 kg more than 1968 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Jaguar Type S | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | Jaguar | Riley |
Model | Type S | 4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |