1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2000 Pagani Zonda is newer by 12 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2000 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pagani |
| Model | XJS | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
