1983 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 2 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 7 kg more than 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Jaguar |
| Model | Longchamp | XJS |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 299 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
