1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 26 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 778 kg more than 1985 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | XK | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
