1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1954 Plymouth Belvedere
To start off, 1954 Plymouth Belvedere is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,960 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Plymouth Belvedere is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. (156 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Plymouth Belvedere weights approximately 245 kg more than 1952 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.
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1952 Jaguar XK | 1954 Plymouth Belvedere | |
Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
Model | XK | Belvedere |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2930 mm |