1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 451 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | AMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Hornet | XJS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
