1955 Jaguar XK vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar XK weights approximately 239 kg more than 1983 Opel Rekord.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Jaguar XK | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | XK | Rekord |
Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1183 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |