1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 836 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
