1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1979 Seat 133

To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 133 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1979 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 963 kg more than 1979 Seat 133. 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, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 133.

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