1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 343 kg more than 1948 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Impala | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Impala | XK |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2600 mm |
