1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 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 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 293 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Jaguar | Chevrolet |
| Model | XK | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 5740 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
