1984 Jaguar XJS vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1984 Jaguar XJS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1984 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1984 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 330 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Jaguar XJS | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
Model | XJS | Miura |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 77 L |