1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 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 180 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rover |
| Model | XJS | P5 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
