1981 Jaguar XJR vs. 1981 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, both 1981 Jaguar XJR and 1981 Pontiac Lemans were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 560 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJR.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJR | 1981 Pontiac Lemans | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XJR | Lemans |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
