1962 Innocenti 950 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1962 Innocenti 950. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Innocenti 950 | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Innocenti | Jaguar |
| Model | 950 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2600 mm |
