1961 Jaguar MK X vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK X (261 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 715 kg more than 1988 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1961 Jaguar MK X (390 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK X | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | MK X | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
