2009 Jaguar XK vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 942 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica. 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |
