1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 50 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 100 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1278 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XK | Defender |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |