1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 10 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 75 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 118 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJS | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2880 mm |
