2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 567 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68. 2007 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4-68 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4-68 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Jaguar | Riley |
Model | XJ | 4-68 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |