1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 2009 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 28 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 136 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 216 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 2009 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Jaguar | SsangYong |
| Model | XJS | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
