1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is newer by 19 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 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 898 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign 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 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 40 | Sovereign |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |