1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ

To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 255 kg more than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.

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1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 2013 Jaguar XJ
Make Oldsmobile Jaguar
Model Eighty-Eight XJ
Year Released 1984 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3789 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V W
Horse Power 108 HP 335 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1625 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Length 5550 mm 5252 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 2105 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1456 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 3157 mm