1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1990 Lexus LS
To start off, 1990 Lexus LS is newer by 38 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 3,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 520 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, 1990 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1990 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
| Model | XK | LS |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2820 mm |
