1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 13 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 (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 548 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 914 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
