1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 47 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XK | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2690 mm |
