1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. 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, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 30 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 77 L |
