1997 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1997 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 27 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4.
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, 1997 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm). This means 1997 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jaguar XK8 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Riley |
| Model | XK8 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
