1948 Jaguar XK vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XK | Exige |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
