1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1997 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 1997 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 45 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70.
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, 1997 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 1997 Jaguar XK8 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 | 1997 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 70 | XK8 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 393 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 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 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |