1973 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP) has 283 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 392 kg more than 1969 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, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Lamborghini Jarama | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Riley |
Model | Jarama | 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |