1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1953 Hudson Super Jet is newer by 1 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 44 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 183 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Jet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Jet | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Hudson | Jaguar |
| Model | Super Jet | XK |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2600 mm |
