1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 30 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 23 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Evora.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Evora 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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Jaguar XJS | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | XJS | Evora |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |