1951 Austin A vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1952 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 610 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A | XK |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 63 L |