1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2007 Opel GT
To start off, 2007 Opel GT is newer by 48 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel GT (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 Opel GT.
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, 2007 Opel GT (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel GT 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 | 2007 Opel GT | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | MK II | GT |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2420 mm |