1964 Jaguar 3.8 vs. 1964 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, both 1964 Jaguar 3.8 and 1964 Steyr Haflinger were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Steyr Haflinger 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, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar 3.8 | 1964 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Jaguar | Steyr |
| Model | 3.8 | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 1510 mm |
