1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 41 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), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 758 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |
