1986 Jaguar XJS vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 291 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Jaguar XJS | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XJS | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| 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 | 1630 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 73 L |
