1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1982 Maserati 420
To start off, 1982 Maserati 420 is newer by 30 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, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 115 kg more than 1982 Maserati 420.
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, 1982 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1982 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XK | 420 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
