2008 Jaguar XF vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XF is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XF (235 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XF weights approximately 531 kg more than 1965 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, 2008 Jaguar XF (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XF | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Jaguar | Riley |
Model | XF | 4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 293 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 | 1679 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 45 L |