1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 944 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2390 mm |
