1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2006 TVR T 350
To start off, 2006 TVR T 350 is newer by 47 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 243 kg more than 2006 TVR T 350.
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, 2006 TVR T 350 (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 2006 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | XK | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
