1959 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 850 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | MK VIII | 9 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 38 L |
