1960 Jaguar XK vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 47 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 47 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 38 kg more than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jaguar XK | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Jaguar | Kia |
Model | XK | Sportage |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |