1980 Lada 2105 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 2105 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 600 kg more than 1980 Lada 2105. 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105. 2010 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1980 Lada 2105 has manual transmission. 1980 Lada 2105 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 2105 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Lada | Jaguar |
| Model | 2105 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3040 mm |
