1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 54 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 920 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Jaguar XK | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Tundra |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3700 mm |