2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1951 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar XK weights approximately 826 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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, 1951 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1951 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Caterham | Jaguar |
Model | 7 | XK |
Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2600 mm |