1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ 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 | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |
