1960 Jaguar MK IX vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar MK IX. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar MK IX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 303 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Because 1960 Jaguar MK IX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Jaguar MK IX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar MK IX. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar MK IX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar MK IX | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | MK IX | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
