1948 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 61 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 490 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise. 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XK | Elise |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 32 L |
