1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 178 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XK | XK |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 212 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 | 1473 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
