1986 Jaguar XJS vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 425 kg more than 1986 Jaguar XJS.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Jaguar XJS | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XJS | Defender |
Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |