1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 110 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Jaguar | Mini |
Model | XK | Cooper |
Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |