1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 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 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 16 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 911 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 92 L |
