1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 58 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 454 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ 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 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 70 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 84 L |
