1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 12 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 165 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Monte Carlo | XK |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2600 mm |
