1954 Austin A 30 vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE

To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is newer by 59 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE weights approximately 1200 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.

Because 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Austin A 30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE 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 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
Make Austin Jaguar
Model A 30 F-TYPE
Year Released 1954 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 802 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 28 HP 335 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 54 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 58 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.2:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 680 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Length 3470 mm 4961 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 2053 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2030 mm 2909 mm


 

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