1956 Austin A 30 vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1262 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. 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 XJ (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30. 2012 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 30 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3032 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 82 L |
