1958 Jaguar XK vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1959 Land Rover 109 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar XK (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1958 Jaguar XK.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar XK | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XK | 109 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
