1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 780 kg more than 1955 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Trabant |
| Model | XJS | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2390 mm |
