1987 Jaguar XJS vs. 1990 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 504 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 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 460 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 504. 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 | 1990 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
Model | XJS | 504 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3588 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |