1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 26 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 181 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 78 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Jaguar | SsangYong |
| Model | XJS | Korando |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
