1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 60 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster 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.
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1952 Jaguar XK | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Jaguar | SsangYong |
Model | XK | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3270 mm |