1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1995 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (220 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1995 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 Jaguar XJS. 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Jaguar XJS. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1995 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1995 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 De Tomaso Deauville | 1995 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | De Tomaso | Jaguar |
Model | Deauville | XJS |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |