1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 61 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 444 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | XK | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
