1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 36 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 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 612 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS 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 | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 90 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2600 mm |
