1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 40 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 730 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, 1992 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS 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 | 1992 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
