1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 35 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 100 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XK | 924 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |