1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 720 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 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | XK | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |
