1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1952 Nissan Sports
To start off, both 1952 Jaguar XK and 1952 Nissan Sports 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 140 more horse power than 1952 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1952 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 545 kg more than 1952 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1952 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XK | Sports |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 860 cc |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2160 mm |
