1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 31 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 297 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Caprice | XK |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 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 | 1770 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
