1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1943 Lancia Aprilia
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1943 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1943 Lancia Aprilia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Jaguar XJS | 1943 Lancia Aprilia | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | XJS | Aprilia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |