1998 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1958 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1958 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XJ8 | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Jaguar | Vauxhall |
Model | XJ8 | Victor |
Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2500 mm |