1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 632 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 TVR Speed 12.
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 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | XK | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
