1952 Austin Princess vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 176 kg more than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | Princess | XJS |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
