1948 Jaguar XK vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 65 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 187 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mini |
| Model | XK | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
