1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 500 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (387 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 1989 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XJS | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
