1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1983 Jaguar XJS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven 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 141 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Jaguar XJS | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XJS | Seven |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2240 mm |
