1959 Abarth Renault vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1959 Abarth Renault is newer by 7 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 49 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 404 kg more than 1959 Abarth Renault. 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.
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1959 Abarth Renault | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
Model | Renault | XK |
Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 891 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |