1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1986 Jaguar XJS

To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Jaguar XJS would be higher. Both 1988 Jaguar XJS and 1986 Jaguar XJS are equipped with a 3,590 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJS.

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, 1986 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Jaguar XJS 1986 Jaguar XJS
Make Jaguar Jaguar
Model XJS XJS
Year Released 1988 1986
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3590 cc 3590 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 331 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 91 mm 91.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 92 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 1630 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2600 mm


 

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