1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1950 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, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 2002 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |
