1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 26 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1985 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 147 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Avanti Avanti. 1985 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Avanti Avanti | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Avanti | Jaguar |
| Model | Avanti | XK |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2600 mm |
