1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord 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) has 240 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 607 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Rekord 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 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | XJS | Rekord |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 431 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |