1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 135 | XJS |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |