1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1983 Jaguar XJS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Jaguar XJS (226 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1983 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Jaguar XJS | 1962 Rover P5 | |
Make | Jaguar | Rover |
Model | XJS | P5 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2820 mm |