1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1994 Lada Niva
To start off, 1994 Lada Niva is newer by 35 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 175 more horse power than 1994 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1994 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 323 kg more than 1994 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1994 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lada |
| Model | XK | Niva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2210 mm |
