1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (223 HP) has 156 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 586 kg more than 1968 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, 1995 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Jaguar XJS | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | Jaguar | Riley |
Model | XJS | 4 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 377 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 1734 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |