1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1955 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1955 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar XK (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 553 kg more than 1955 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Jaguar XK. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1955 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 110 | XK |
Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |