1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 482 kg more than 1970 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJS | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Jaguar | Riley |
Model | XJS | 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |