1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. Both 1988 Jaguar XJS and 1990 Jaguar XJS are equipped with a 3,590 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (219 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJS | XJS |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 219 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 4770 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 90 L |
