1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1991 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1991 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 32 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 143 kg more than 1991 Toyota Lexcen. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1991 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
