1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1959 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, both 1959 Jaguar XK and 1959 Sunbeam Rapier 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. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Sunbeam Rapier. (77 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Sunbeam Rapier.
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 Sunbeam Rapier | |
| Make | Jaguar | Sunbeam |
| Model | XK | Rapier |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 77 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
