1957 Austin A135 vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1957 Austin A135 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A135 | XK |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
