1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1958 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 374 kg more than 1958 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1958 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Caprice | XK |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
