1986 GMC Jimmy vs. 1986 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1986 GMC Jimmy 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 126 more horse power than 1986 GMC Jimmy. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1986 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 230 kg more than 1986 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 GMC Jimmy 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 GMC Jimmy 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 (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 GMC Jimmy. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 GMC Jimmy | 1986 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Jimmy | XJS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2469 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |
