1986 Audi 100 vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, both 1986 Audi 100 and 1986 Jaguar XJ6 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (221 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1986 Audi 100. (138 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 546 kg more than 1986 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Jaguar XJ6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Audi 100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (336 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 100. (180 Nm). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 100 | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Audi | Jaguar |
| Model | 100 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2880 mm |
