1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 855 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. 2012 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin-Healey 100 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin-Healey 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Jaguar |
| Model | 100 | XK |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2751 mm |
