1958 Jaguar XK vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 55 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 601 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar XK | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| 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 | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
