1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 357 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
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 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Supra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 598 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |