1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 43 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 20 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | XK | Esprit |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |