1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2001 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 920 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 70 | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 1077 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
