1960 Jaguar XK vs. 1988 Lancia Hit
To start off, 1988 Lancia Hit is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Hit. (185 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Hit.
Because 1988 Lancia Hit is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Hit. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Hit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 1988 Lancia Hit | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XK | Hit |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2480 mm |
