2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 57 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Dakota | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 63 L |
