1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1951 Jaguar Type-C
To start off, both 1951 Austin A 40 and 1951 Jaguar Type-C were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar Type-C weights approximately 25 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1951 Jaguar Type-C | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 40 | Type-C |
Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |