2005 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ6 (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 679 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ6 (279 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ6 | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Jaguar | Riley |
| Model | XJ6 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2190 mm |
