1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 28 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 126 kg more than 1964 Austin A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS 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 | 1992 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 110 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
