1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK 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 (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 650 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia. 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 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | XK | Olympia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |