1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1989 TVR Speed Eight
To start off, 1989 TVR Speed Eight is newer by 37 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR Speed Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 175 kg more than 1989 TVR Speed Eight.
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, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 TVR Speed Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1989 TVR Speed Eight | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | XK | Speed Eight |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
