1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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 XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 70 | XJ220 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 642 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |