2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1953 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1953 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jaguar XK weights approximately 755 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, 1953 Jaguar XK (291 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1953 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 | 1953 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Caterham | Jaguar |
| Model | 7 | XK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2600 mm |
