2004 Holden UTE vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2004 Holden UTE is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden UTE weights approximately 27 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK. 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden UTE | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | UTE | XK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
