1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 60 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ 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 33 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 2011 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 110 | XJ |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5123 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1448 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3033 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |