1958 Austin A135 vs. 1955 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1958 Austin A135 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar XK (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 658 kg more than 1955 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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Jaguar XK. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1955 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A135 | XK |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
| 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 | 150 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
