1960 Jaguar XK vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 42 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 133 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XK | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
