1986 Audi 80 vs. 1986 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1986 Audi 80 and 1986 Jaguar XJS 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 XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1986 Audi 80. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 490 kg more than 1986 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Audi 80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Audi 80 will offer significantly more control. 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 XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 80. (173 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 80 | 1986 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Audi | Jaguar |
| Model | 80 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2600 mm |
