1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1953 Jaguar C-Type is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 43 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1953 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1953 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
