1951 Jaguar MK V vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 72 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm). This means 1951 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar MK V | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Jaguar | Suzuki |
| Model | MK V | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |
