1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XK | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2745 mm |
