1973 Jaguar XJ vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 22 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1973 Jaguar XJ. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 685 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Jaguar XJ. (409 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Jaguar XJ. 1973 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Jaguar XJ | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Venturi |
| Model | XJ | 400 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 409 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
