1958 Jaguar XK vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1965 Opel Kadett is newer by 7 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 161 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar XK weights approximately 776 kg more than 1965 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar XK | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XK | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
