1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 887 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica. 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 (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Publica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 615 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
