1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 620 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. 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 XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1998 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XK | Appia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |
