1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1949 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 122 kg more than 1988 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar MK V. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1949 Jaguar MK V has manual transmission. 1949 Jaguar MK V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Avanti Avanti | 1949 Jaguar MK V | |
Make | Avanti | Jaguar |
Model | Avanti | MK V |
Year Released | 1988 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 63 L |