1968 Jaguar Type S vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2004 Kia Sportage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Jaguar Type S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1968 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar Type S | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | Type S | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
