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


 

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