1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1958 Land Rover 109 is newer by 6 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XK | 109 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
