1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 52 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 183 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XK | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 78 L |
