2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 1109 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. 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, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 1958 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Seat |
| Model | XK8 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2010 mm |
