1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 1969 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1983 Jaguar XJS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda 110 L 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 183 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 855 kg more than 1969 Skoda 110 L. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Jaguar XJS | 1969 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Jaguar | Skoda |
| Model | XJS | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 68 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
