1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 133 kg more than 1948 Austin A 90. 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR (377 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1990 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 90 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2880 mm |
