1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1952 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 65 kg more 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 90 | XK |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
