1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 38 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 245 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJR-15 | XK |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
