1994 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (211 HP) has 144 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 629 kg more than 1963 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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (301 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | 1963 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Riley |
| Model | XJ6 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
