1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1951 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1952 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. 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 1951 Lancia Aurelia. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1951 Lancia Aurelia.
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 Jaguar XK | 1951 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XK | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |
