1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1954 Austin A 90 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 52 kg more than 1954 Austin A 90. 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 90 | XK |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2600 mm |
