1973 Bitter CD vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 21 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 429 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | CD | XK |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 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 | 1724 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
