1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1997 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1997 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 9 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. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 250 kg more than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. 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 (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 1997 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
Model | XJS | Cherokee |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |