1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 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 210 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 760 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818. 1998 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1971 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1971 Mazda 818 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 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
Model | XK | 818 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2290 mm |