1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1983 Jaguar XJS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 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 153 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 595 kg more than 1963 Peugeot 404. 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 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Jaguar XJS | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | XJS | 404 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
