1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 1985 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 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, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 85 kg more than 1985 Porsche 911.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 911 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
