1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1999 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XJ is newer by 40 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XJ (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XJ 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 370 kg more than 1999 Jaguar XJ.
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, 1999 Jaguar XJ (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 1999 Jaguar XJ 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. 1999 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1999 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 135 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 87 L |
