2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (255 HP) has 188 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 536 kg more than 1969 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 1969 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Riley |
| Model | XJ8 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3555 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
