1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 1975 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1975 Jaguar XJS and 1975 Peugeot 404 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 660 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 404. 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.
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1975 Jaguar XJS | 1975 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
Model | XJS | 404 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |