1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 39 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), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 697 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR 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 | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 55 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2880 mm |
