1987 Jaguar XJS vs. 1954 Plymouth Belvedere
To start off, 1987 Jaguar XJS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Plymouth Belvedere would be higher. At 3,960 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Plymouth Belvedere is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. (156 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 90 kg more than 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1987 Jaguar XJS | 1954 Plymouth Belvedere | |
Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
Model | XJS | Belvedere |
Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2930 mm |