1960 Jaguar XK vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Toyota Supra is newer by 35 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, 1995 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Supra weights approximately 142 kg more than 1960 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, 1995 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jaguar XK | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Supra |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |