1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 23 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 225 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
Model | XK | Volare |
Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |