1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is newer by 2 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 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Hudson | Jaguar |
| Model | Italia Coupe | XK |
| Year Released | 1954 | 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 | 214 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2600 mm |
