1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Jaguar XJS 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 185 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 965 kg more than 1987 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Jaguar XJS | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | XJS | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
