1987 Jaguar XJS vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1987 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1987 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 302 kg more than 1987 Jaguar XJS. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Jaguar XJS | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJS | XJS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
