1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 27 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 440 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
Model | XK | Toronado |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |