1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 40 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 141 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 353 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 (325 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (241 Nm). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | XK | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |
