1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 21 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Jaguar XJS | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Jaguar | Panoz |
Model | XJS | Esperante |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 432 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 59 L |