1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1988 Peugeot 504

To start off, 1988 Peugeot 504 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS 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 199 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 531 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 504. 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. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1988 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1988 Peugeot 504 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.

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