1973 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1973 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler Sedan and 1973 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 315 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. 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, 1973 Jaguar XJ (409 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler Sedan | 1973 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
Model | Sedan | XJ |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4340 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2770 mm |