1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is newer by 7 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, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 695 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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 | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XK | Tipo 61 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2210 mm |