2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rover |
| Model | XK8 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
