1967 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,474 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 197 kg more than 1959 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.
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1967 Chevrolet Caprice | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Caprice | XK |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6474 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |