1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP) has 232 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 559 kg more than 1965 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Jaguar XJS | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Jaguar | Riley |
Model | XJS | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 431 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |