1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1951 Jaguar MK V
To start off, both 1951 Chrysler New Yorker and 1951 Jaguar MK V were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 255 kg more than 1951 Jaguar MK V. 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 1951 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
| Model | New Yorker | MK V |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5421 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2900 mm |
