1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1968 Opel Kadett is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 617 kg more than 1968 Opel Kadett. 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XK | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
