1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1999 Nissan Z
To start off, 1999 Nissan Z 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Z. (197 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Z.
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 @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Z. (245 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1999 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XK | Z |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
