1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 747 kg more than 1956 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Wartburg |
| Model | XJS | 311 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
