1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 55 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 9 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 740 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
