1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 27 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 40 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 838 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XJS | Exige |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 44 L |
