1958 Jaguar XK vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is newer by 13 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1958 Jaguar XK. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar XK | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | XK | 442 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
