1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1953 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, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 40 | 3.8 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1448 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |