1973 Jaguar XJ vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Jaguar XJ would be higher. 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 27 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 10 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1973 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Jaguar XJ | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJ | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 409 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |
