1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown 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 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 285 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Crown |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
