1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 22 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (255 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 96 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1985 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1985 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJS | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 3555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 85 L |
