1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 34 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XK | XJ |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2880 mm |
