1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1951 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1956 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar XK weights approximately 246 kg more than 1956 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, 1951 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1951 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | XK |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
