1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 2004 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2004 TVR Tamora is newer by 16 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 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 900 kg more than 2004 TVR Tamora.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 TVR Tamora. (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 TVR Tamora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 2004 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | XJS | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |
