2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 149 kg more than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. 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 XJ8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1953 Riley Pathfinder has manual transmission. 1953 Riley Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Jaguar | Riley |
Model | XJ8 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2007 | 1953 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 59 L |