1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1959 Opel P 1200
To start off, both 1959 Jaguar XK and 1959 Opel P 1200 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1959 Opel P 1200 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XK | P 1200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
