1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1951 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 644 kg more than 1951 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1974 De Tomaso Deauville | 1951 Jaguar XK | |
Make | De Tomaso | Jaguar |
Model | Deauville | XK |
Year Released | 1974 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |