1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 400 kg more than 1955 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 40 | XK |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |