1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 35 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (216 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135.
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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jaguar XJ6. (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jaguar XJ6. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 135 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 81 L |
