1951 Austin A vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 62 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (380 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1025 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A | XK |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2752 mm |
