1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 247 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 697 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 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 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen 1600 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
Model | XJS | 1600 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 7.7:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |