1990 Jaguar XJR vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR (377 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Riley |
| Model | XJR | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3979 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1493 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2890 mm |
