1972 Jaguar XJ vs. 1972 TVR 1600
To start off, both 1972 Jaguar XJ and 1972 TVR 1600 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1972 TVR 1600. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1972 TVR 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 984 kg more than 1972 TVR 1600. 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. 1972 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1972 TVR 1600 has manual transmission. 1972 TVR 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar XJ | 1972 TVR 1600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | XJ | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
