1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 320 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 760 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Supra |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
