1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1992 Toyota Century
To start off, 1992 Toyota Century is newer by 40 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Century weights approximately 505 kg more 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 1992 Toyota Century | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Century |
Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 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 | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2870 mm |