1952 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (380 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 470 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XK.
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, 2013 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | Princess | XK |
Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4794 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1322 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2752 mm |