1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 768 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 81 L |
