1951 Jaguar XK vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar XK would be higher. Both 1951 Jaguar XK and 1959 Jaguar XK are equipped with a 3,442 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 177 kg more than 1951 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar XK | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XK | XK |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
