1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS would be higher. 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 73 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (218 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 40 kg more than 1975 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1975 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1975 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Jaguar XJS | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
| Model | XJS | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
