1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 49 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 141 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
