1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 2003 TVR Sagaris
To start off, 2003 TVR Sagaris is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Sagaris (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 1985 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 640 kg more than 2003 TVR Sagaris.
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, 2003 TVR Sagaris (451 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Sagaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 2003 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | XJS | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 57 L |
