2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 48 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Silverado | XK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2600 mm |
