1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 6 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 114 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 631 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Jaguar |
| Model | Sprite | XK |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |
