1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2007 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2007 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Bel Air | XK8 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 71 L |