1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 53 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 38 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 822 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XK | Defender |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |
