1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 1988 Jaguar XJS and 1988 TVR Tuscan 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 66 more horse power than 1988 TVR Tuscan. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1988 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1988 TVR Tuscan. 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 TVR Tuscan. (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Jaguar | TVR |
Model | XJS | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |