1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2004 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK.
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, 2004 Jaguar XK (411 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 2004 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 135 | XK |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
