1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 554 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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 XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 110 | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 110 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
