1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 936 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Jaguar MK II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | MK II | LR3 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |