1950 Austin A135 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A135 | XJS |
Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |