1948 Jaguar XK vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 52 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 463 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (276 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar XK | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XK | Silvia |
Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |