1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 53 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 245 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 2012 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. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 135 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3032 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
