1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1955 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1955 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar XK (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar XK weights approximately 32 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, 1955 Jaguar XK (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 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 | 1955 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 90 | XK |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
