1951 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 165 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XJ8.
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, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | Princess | XJ8 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 87 L |