1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1955 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1955 Austin A 90 and 1955 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar XK (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar XK weights approximately 102 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Jaguar XK (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 90 | 1955 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 90 | XK |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2600 mm |