1950 Austin A135 vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 49 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
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, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A135 | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3000 mm |
