1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo is newer by 15 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (297 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 388 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo.
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, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1974 Lamborghini Bravo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | XK | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 64.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2260 mm |
