1987 Jaguar XJS vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna 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 130 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 625 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. 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, 1987 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1987 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1987 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1987 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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