1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1969 Jaguar 240 is newer by 15 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 760 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, 1969 Jaguar 240 (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 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 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 30 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 54 L |
