1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1981 Honda Ballade
To start off, both 1981 Jaguar XJS and 1981 Honda Ballade were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 232 more horse power than 1981 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 922 kg more than 1981 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Jaguar XJS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Ballade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Jaguar XJS | 1981 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Jaguar | Honda |
Model | XJS | Ballade |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1334 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 431 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2330 mm |