2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 44 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5.
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 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rover |
| Model | XJ | P5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 45 L |
