1958 Jaguar XK vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 37 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar XK weights approximately 326 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Jaguar XK | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Jaguar | Venturi |
Model | XK | 400 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |