1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1979 Holden Kingswood is newer by 27 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 69 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 75 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Kingswood | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Kingswood | XK |
Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2600 mm |