1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1988 Jaguar XJS and 1988 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 128 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 405. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 470 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Jaguar XJS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 405, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 405. (180 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | XJS | 405 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
