1956 Chrysler C vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler C. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 30 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XK.
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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chrysler C. (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chrysler C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler C | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
| Model | C | XK |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5801 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2752 mm |
