1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 19 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 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 362 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 917 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
