1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1978 Lancia Stratos is newer by 26 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, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 315 kg more than 1978 Lancia Stratos.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XK | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
