1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 678 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356. 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XK | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2110 mm |