1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XK | 911 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 600 Nm |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 309 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |