1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 49 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Jaguar | Panoz |
| Model | XK | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
