1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 670 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Wartburg |
| Model | XJS | 312 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
