1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 675 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (378 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 55 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |
