1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 343 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Jaguar XK 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
Make Jaguar Rover
Model XK 3.5 Litre
Year Released 1952 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3441 cc 3532 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 158 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 276 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 71.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1295 kg 1638 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2820 mm


 

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