1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky 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 (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 129 kg more than 2009 Saturn Sky. 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, both vehicles can yield 353 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Jaguar | Saturn |
Model | XK | Sky |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
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 | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |