1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2010 Pagani Zonda is newer by 51 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pagani Zonda 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 2010 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2010 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 2010 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pagani |
| Model | XK | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
