1984 Jaguar XJS vs. 1990 Tatra T613
To start off, 1990 Tatra T613 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1990 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Tatra T613 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1984 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Tatra T613. (271 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Jaguar XJS | 1990 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Tatra |
| Model | XJS | T613 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2990 mm |
