1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 99 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
