1958 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 435 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK VIII | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |
