1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1988 Renault 5
To start off, both 1988 Jaguar XJS and 1988 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1988 Renault 5. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 5.
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 Renault 5, 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 (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 5. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 1988 Renault 5 | |
Make | Jaguar | Renault |
Model | XJS | 5 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |