1950 Jaguar XK vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1950 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1950 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 262 kg more than 1950 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, 1950 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1950 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Jaguar XK | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Supra |
Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 91 mm |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |