1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 600 kg more than 1987 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | XK | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
