1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, 1997 Rover 200 is newer by 38 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1997 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 443 kg more than 1997 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1997 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rover |
| Model | XK | 200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
