1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1952 Abarth 1500 and 1952 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 425 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Abarth 1500 | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 1500 | XK |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2600 mm |
