1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1967 Steyr 500

To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 500 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 271 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1967 Steyr 500. 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500. 1998 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1967 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1967 Steyr 500 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.

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