1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Toyota Supra is newer by 47 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, 1995 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Supra weights approximately 320 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK. 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, 1995 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar XK | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Supra |
Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |